"Oliver is a student at Columbia University pursuing a double-major in History and Economics. A native New Yorker, Oliver graduated cum laude from Collegiate School, where he developed his passions for history and literature through AP courses, electives, and independent research projects. Additionally, he served as the president of the theater collective and event captain for the debate team, fueling his passion for helping others write, speak, and act persuasively. Through these activities, Oliver honed his abilities as a public speaker, critical thinker, and creative performer.

At Columbia, Oliver has continued developing his skills as a historian and an actor. As an editor for the Columbia Journal of History, he has gotten hands-on experience in contributing to new historical research. He has also been heavily involved in Columbia’s King’s Crown Shakespeare Troupe, acting in lead roles in Henry IV and Antony and Cleopatra while serving on the club’s executive board.

As an experienced tutor, Oliver has had experience working with dozens of students across multiple platforms, including Varsity Tutors and Curious Cardinals. After scoring a 1590 on the SAT, and teaching tips and tricks for the test for multiple years, he has a particular ability to help students achieve their best scores on standardized tests. He also has a background in helping people develop their abilities as analytical writers.

In his free time, Oliver enjoys chatting about sports, playing poker, reading Russian literature, and spending quality time with family and friends. Deeply curious about all sorts of subjects, he can often be found diving down Wikipedia rabbit holes and rewatching old episodes of Jeopardy." less...